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• Blood Water Paint

  McCullough, Joy

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  This incredible debut explores young womanhood, the male gaze, and the aftermath of sexual assault from the standpoint of 17-year-old Renaissance painter Artemesia Gentileschi. --LaurenO_KCMO, Bluford Branch

• Children of Blood and Bone

  Children of OrÏsha Series, Book 1.

  Adeyemi, Tomi

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  Magic has vanished. Zelie has been tasked to bring it back. Powerful. It will leave you on the edge of your seat, and impatient for the next one! --KristanW_KCMO, Central Youth Services

• The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

  White, Kiersten

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  A spooky, dark retelling of Frankenstein from the point of view of Elizabeth, a strong, cunning leading lady. --JenniferR_KCMO, Trails West Branch

• The Reader

  Chee, Traci

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  Her father died because of the object Sefia grabs when she flees for her own life, not knowing what it is, only that it is all she has left of her him or her mother. She brings it out occasionally and soon begins to recognize some of the symbols…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Language of Thorns

  Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic

  Bardugo, Leigh

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  A very imaginative, original retelling of some familiar fairy tales. It's suitable for older teens. The tales have a dark, sinister feel to them. There are no happy endings in the traditional sense, but they're interesting and unexpected.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Poet X

  Acevedo, Elizabeth

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  "The Poet X" is an inspiring story about a young poet trying to find her voice in a world that doesn't want to listen. --TiffanyW_KCMO, North-East Branch

• What If It's Us

  Albertalli, Becky • Silvera, Adam

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  This is a sweet story about two boys who just happen to meet in the right place, at the right time. Their story will make you laugh, cry, and pine for your first romance again. --TiffanyW_KCMO, North-East Branch

• American Street

  Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,

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  Fabiola Toussaint’s new life in America unravels before she even leaves the airport after leaving Haiti when her mother is detained. Tossed into the middle of her cousins’ lives in Detroit, she sees some things clearly and misses others altogether,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dread Nation

  Ireland, Justina

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  In this historical zombie novel, the dead began to rise during the Battle of Gettysburg and changed the country forever. Jane, an African American teen who has been taught how to fight the zombies, must use her skills and friendships to survive…Read moreRead more of this annotation